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In the Garden Board book – Picture Book, May 1, 2012

by Elizabeth Spurr (Author), Manelle Oliphant (Illustrator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 76 ratings
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Simple and evocative language and charming illustrations describe a boy's experience in the garden.

In this gently rhyming board book, a young boy creates a garden, one small action at a time. First he digs in the dirt and plants seeds, then he adds soil, water, and some patience. With time, the seeds grow and the boy excitedly discovers what he has helped to make.

Elizabeth Spurr and Manelle Oliphant together create a perfect sit-in-your-lap reading experience for toddlers.
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  1. Reading age
    1 - 3 years
  2. Print length
    22 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Lexile measure
    AD60L
  5. Dimensions
    6.5 x 0.48 x 5.8 inches
  6. Publisher
    Peachtree
  7. Publication date
    May 1, 2012
  8. ISBN-10
    1561455814
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1561455812
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"With many close-ups and a realistic feel, this has potential to both introduce an understanding of how things grow and be a useful easy reader."—Booklist

"Subtle, understated spreads complement the powerfully quiet text. The soft lines move just enough to create gentle energy within each frame. . . With a little water and tender loving care, it's a pleasure to watch this garden grow."—Kirkus Reviews

"Delicately illustrated. . . Oliphant's illustrations express the passage of time through changes in light. . . while Spurr's careful descriptions capture the slow but gratifying process of planting and harvesting."—Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Elizabeth Spurr began publishing a neighborhood newspaper at age ten and received a degree in journalism from the University of Southern California. She was a newspaper editor before she began writing children's books. She died in 2020.

Manelle Oliphant received a degree in illustration from Brigham Young University-Idaho and has created artwork for picture books, chapter books, theater posters, magazine articles, and games. She lives in Utah.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Peachtree; BRDBK edition (May 1, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Board book ‏ : ‎ 22 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1561455814
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1561455812
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD60L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.48 x 5.8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 76 ratings

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Elizabeth Spurr

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Born in Glendale, California, Elizabeth graduated in Journalism at the University of Southern California. She was a newspaper editor, then an advertising copywriter before retiring to raise five children. Her first picture book, Mrs. Minetta's Carpool, was published in 1985. Since then she has produced many notable books for children.

Elizabeth has taught a number of classes in picture book writing, has spoken at a number of conferences, and often visits schools. She is married to Jim McCoy and lives in Cayucos, CA.

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Jonas L
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 year old loved it
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2022
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Very simple but cute book. My 5 year old and I recently started a garden so this was a perfect book to include in his nightime routine.
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Lisa Clayton
5.0 out of 5 stars Good size for little kids
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2021
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I like size of book. Good for preschoolers
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Danielle B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable!
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2015
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This cute, rhyming story is adorable! We are big gardeners, & this book is exactly what I was looking for to surround my children with an appreciation for nature. The illustrations are great - the tomato plants look like tomato plants! The pumpkin leaves look like pumpkin leaves! I was impressed & very pleased with this book.
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Mr. & Mrs. James Upshaw
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect first gardening book
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2015
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This has been my grandson's favorite book for many months (he is 15 months old now). Drawings, colors, simple story are ALL great! B. especially likes when the sprouts pop out. After the success of these one, I ordered the other two by the same author (this one is still favored).
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Mica
3.0 out of 5 stars Why gendered?
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2022
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This book could easily have been gender neutral. I don't think the child being a "boy" added anything to this story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, simple text
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2017
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Sweet, simple text. Beautiful illustration. A great gift for young children (1-3 yrs.) who love to play in the dirt!
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Summer. L
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2016
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The children in my class love this book. We enjoyed talking about seeds and stages of growth for plants.
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Mineka
4.0 out of 5 stars and the LO (16mo) really seemed to enjoy it. So we got a copy
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2018
We got this from the library, and the LO (16mo) really seemed to enjoy it. So we got a copy. I was an avid veggie gardener in our old home, so I am hoping that encouraging this in books, will lead to her working with my outside when spring comes.
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